The Chevening community extends to all corners of the globe. Here is the latest news on what is going on in the Chevening network, and blogs from members of our community.
The British Embassy in Caracas and the Chevening Alumni Association are carrying out a series of masterclasses to foster discussions on topics of interest for Venezuela and the UK and deepen links between universities from both countries. The first masterclass took place on 5 December 2016 at Catholic University Andrés Bello (UCAB). It celebrated international […]
Chevening Alumna Dinara Dultaeva from Uzbekistan studied at Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies in 2009. Following her degree, her long-held dream of creating a company that contributed to showcasing her home to the world came true. Inspired by her course at Cardiff, she started a publishing house, Dinara & Co. It […]
In part two of my British history series I’m looking at how the Romans took over from the Celts and extended their empire to Britain. If you missed last month’s installment on Ancient Britain and the Celts and want to go even further back in time then you can find my previous post here. This series aims […]
St Patrick’s Day Nationwide 17 March 17 March marks the celebration of Ireland’s primary patron saint, St Patrick. A three-day celebration culminates in the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in London’s Trafalgar Square on 19 March. You can enjoy traditional Irish music, marching bands, and elaborate floats. If you can’t make it down to the […]
A winding network of canals, great food, beautiful countryside, and more culture than you can shake a stick at – it’s Birmingham! Programme officer Sabiha gives us her Birmingham top ten… Nestled in the heart of England, and often described as the second city of the UK, is Birmingham. The city grew in importance during […]
The dates in this blog post refer to the timeline for 2017/2018 scholarships. To find the latest deadline dates, please read the current application timeline. As you probably already know, the deadline to submit your references is Monday, 27 February. Many of you have been asking why you’re required to provide references before you’ve even been asked to […]
Student Volunteering Week (20 to 26 February) is a time to promote student volunteering, to share your ideas, and experiences and challenges with those around you. Here in our new online mini-series, Chevening in the Community, we showcase some of the great work our Chevening Scholars get up to in their local communities during their […]
As part of Chevening’s Best of British series, scholars spent the learning about and looking at the stars at Kielder Observatory, situated in remote Northumberland. Chevening social media ambassador Camila Pantoja, who’s studying an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience at University College London, was there to cover the event for us. You can follow Camila on Twitter and Instagram or […]
Nicolette Bryan was our Chevening Social Media Ambassador for January 2017, giving an insight into the life of a Chevening Scholar in the UK through social media and blogging. Nicolette completely immersed herself in the UK during the month, visiting England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and of course Wales – where she’s studying! Nicolette comes from […]
On Thursday, 26 January, Chevening Scholars flocked to the historic Queen Margaret Union building in the University of Glasgow to celebrate the life and poetry of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns Night or, as the Scots call it, Rabbie Burns Nicht, has always been a festive occasion. This event usually involves a formal toast […]
